6U

Grassroots Session Plans Fall 2017

Please use the Document search below to download our U6 plans from previous years.

Please note, all Massachusetts Youth Soccer session plans are provided in good faith and must not be utilized forassignments for US Soccer or United Soccer Coaches education courses. We welcome coaches and organizations to share, use and build upon all Mass Youth Soccer Session plansas long as appropriate credit is given.

In order to make practices run smoothly and be fun, it is important for us to have a basic understanding of the intellectual, emotional and physical developmental stage of the players we are coaching. Here are some typical characteristics of the Under 6 player.

Focused on themselves – reality to them is based on what they see and feel

Unable to see the world from another’s perspective

Everything is in the here and now

Cooling systems are less efficient - need frequent water breaks

Enjoy playing, not watching. Every player should have a ball in practice

Limited attention span - keep directions concise and to the point

Effort is performance – if they try hard, they are doing well

Active imaginations – utilize their imagination in activities, and they will love practice!

Look for adult approval – be encouraging when they say “Coach, look what I can do!”